Wed.Nov 01, 2023

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Victoria launches deposit scheme for Tetra Pak beverage cartons

Inside Retail

Victorians can now return their used Tetra Pak beverage cartons for recycling and receive a 10c refund following the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). Beverage cartons returned via Vicotria’s CDS will be accepted and processed at SaveBoard, a local recycling facility that turns recycled cartons into low-carbon construction materials.

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Cornish Bakery opens its 58th location in Harrogate, Yorkshire

Retail Focus

One of the UK’s fastest growing, independently owned, coffee and bakery brands, Cornish Bakery, has opened the doors to its 58 th location in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate in Yorkshire. The Harrogate launch comes on the back of eight successful openings in the last 12 months in Norwich, Bakewell, Bury St Edmunds, Canterbury, Truro, Whitby Harbour, Plymouth Barbican and Caledonian Park.

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“Just getting started”: Aussie luggage brand July touches down in NYC

Inside Retail

Australian luggage brand July recently launched its first US bricks-and-mortar location in the heart of New York City’s shopping-centered neighborhood, SoHo, at 127 Greene Street. New York City was an obvious choice for the brand to locate its first US store said Athan Didaskalou, July’s co-founder and director. Besides being a hub for both shopping and travel enthusiasts, the city represents the brand’s biggest market in the US.

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Phantom Inventory haunts retailers as a fifth of UK shoppers experience out-of-stocks due to ‘ghost’ inventory

Retail Focus

Phantom inventory is causing UK shoppers to experience out-of-stocks, with poor product availability negatively impacting sales and long-term customer loyalty, according to the latest data from Retail Insight , the leading provider of store operations execution software. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Retail Insight revealed that consumers are increasingly experiencing availability issues in-store, a problem symptomatic of phantom inventory, which is the discrepancy between stock

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Haymes Paint Shop opens three more stores

Inside Retail

Haymes Paint Shop is expanding its retail footprint in Australia by adding three more stores in Rosebud, Devonport, and Phillip. Haymes has been voted the best paint by Australians in the Canstar Blue awards for six years in a row. The Haymes Paint Shop network is a mainstay in local communities around Australia, with more than 55 outlets. “Our store opening has been incredibly fulfilling,” said Haymes Paint Shop store manager, Tim Nichols.

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Dyson’s stylish new blue blush limited edition collection adorns the windows of Harrods

Retail Focus

Dyson’s Blue Blush range has officially launched in Harrods in time for the gifting season. Arguably the world’s most luxe and glamourous department store, Dyson is proud to have recently unveiled its Harrods windows takeover with Dyson’s latest Blue Blush theme colourway running through it. The Harrods windows are currently shining bright, with hints of blue and pastel pink hues to create a head-turning “Blue Blush” luminosity radiating onto the London streets with Dyson’s most wanted products

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Is The Age of Online Shopping Over?

Retail Focus

The retail landscape is constantly changing, and there’s no doubt that the rise of online shopping has been revolutionary. But has this form of retail reached a point at which it could potentially decline? Offline merchants are introducing new tech to compete with ecommerce companies, and there have been delivery issues with some internet-based services.

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Elephant Gin releases Buchu Laden African Explorer Gin to celebrate 10-year anniversary

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Elephant Gin (www.elephant-gin.com) is releasing a very special limited-edition gin, the African Explorer (40% ABV, RRP £45). When forming Elephant Gin, Tessa and Robin Gerlach were inspired by the Sundowner experience whilst exploring the wildlife of Africa; when creating their lauded London Dry Gin in 2013, th

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Barde vanVoltt draws on Japanese zen gardens for Calico Club interior

Dezeen

Dutch studio Barde vanVoltt has used rippled mirrored glass, boulders and pebbles to create the interior of Calico Club, a retail store located in a century-old farmhouse in the Netherlands. The studio aimed to combine Dutch heritage with Japanese tradition to create an "unexpected" but never overwhelming interior for the store, which is located in the village of Nistelrode.

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Interflora partners with FarEye to revolutionise the customer delivery experience

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Interflora, the renowned flower delivery network with over 900 florist members across the U.K. and Ireland, is proud to announce its collaboration with FarEye, a leading last-mile logistics technology platform.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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The Dubai Business Forum’s Opening Sessions Emphasise Dubai’s Strategic Position As A Global Hub

Design Middleeast

The Dubai Business Forum, a transformative global event powered by Dubai Chambers, commenced today with insightful discussions on the future of globalisation and foreign direct investment. Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the forum welcomed a stellar lineup of distinguished guest speakers.

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Edinburgh Gin collaborates with Eddie Izzard, to create a Christmas gift that does good

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Edinburgh Gin has collaborated with Eddie Izzard, to create a Christmas gift that does good. The new limited-edition bottle and liquid (£35) has been designed in collaboration with iconic comedian, actor and writer Eddie Izzard, with every penny of profit set to be donated to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society to support emerging artists.

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Exploring materials, sustainability and the nature-man connect with Licheni

Design Wanted

Introduced at EDIT Napoli 2023 by R+S – the Licheni project aims to investigate the field of stone objects, whose surfaces are an artifact and at […] The post Exploring materials, sustainability and the nature-man connect with Licheni appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Danone launches 600g Cow & Gate Follow-on Milk pack to help budget conscious families in the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Danone has launched its brand new Cow & Gate 600g Follow-on Milk powder pack to help support budget conscious families. The new pack is Cow & Gate’s lowest priced Follow-on Milk pack based on RRP per unit (£7.50 RRP*) compared to the other powder formats in the range.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Charming Accents in Bubble Tea Store Interior by Mindful Design Consulting

Mindful Design

Since 2007, Ding Tea has had the declared mission of bringing the Taiwanese tea culture to other parts of the world – and has successfully done so. We helped the franchise come even closer to its goals by creating the interior of their Chula Vista location in California and adopting a design that translates the […] The post Charming Accents in Bubble Tea Store Interior by Mindful Design Consulting appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Festive flavour – reimagined family favourites from Gousto

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gousto, the UK’s best recipe box for choice, has launched a time-saving festive recipe range with slow-cooked oven dishes that can be prepped in 5 minutes, easy speedy 10-minute meals for busy days, and one-hour Christmas dinner wonders.

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Dubai Business Forum highlights key roles of SMEs and trading blocs in accelerating economic growth

Design Middleeast

The afternoon sessions during day one of the Dubai Business Forum, a transformative global event powered by Dubai Chambers, highlighted the key role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accelerating economic growth, as well as Dubai’s growing appeal in attracting foreign direct investments. Addressing a panel discussion, H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank, highlighted the vital contribution of small and medium-sized companie

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IBIS Rice launches into all Planet Organic and Better Food stores

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IBIS Rice, a Cambodian brand of premium organic rice, has just launched into the UK with listings in all Planet Organic and Better Food stores with a direct to consumer channel to follow later this month; www.ibisrice.co.uk.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Turner Signs uses Drytac Polar Grip to inspire students with eye-catching wall coverings

Drytac

The Barnsley-based company used Drytac Polar Grip with matching matte laminate to produce inspiring and educational wall coverings for Wingfield Academy. Barnsley-based family-run signage business Turner Signs recently used Drytac Polar Grip white gloss vinyl with matching Drytac Weathershield Matte UV laminate to produce a range of colourful and inspiring wall coverings for a nearby school.

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Starbucks charging hubs boost FOR:EV’s growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-headquartered provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has launched the roll-out of rapid charging stations at four branches of Starbucks, from Perthshire to the Borders. Installation is complete at Starbucks sites in Livingston and Dunfermline, with work due to start at two further sites in Galashiels and Blairgowrie l

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Ecommerce World Review to look at how top retailers manage supply chain, logistics, and delivery

E Delevry

There is only one week to go until RetailX’s exclusive festival of research Ecommerce World Review , with one session deep-diving into the brand new DeliveryX Top1000 Europe 2023 report. This free-to-attend webinar, held at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday 08 November, will see an expert panel discuss how the leading retailers in Europe manage supply chain disruption; clean up their logistics processes; and create positive delivery experiences.

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Latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub opens at Dobbies Leicester

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub has opened at Dobbies Leicester, as part of a long term partnership between the charging company and garden centre to increase the number of High Power charging locations across the UK.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Asos to close UK warehouse as losses hit £300m

E Delevry

Fast fashion etailer Asos will shutter its Lichfield warehouse in a bid to save £20m a year, as its delayed results show £300m losses before tax. The Staffordshire warehouse closure, which only opened two years ago, follows the winding down of three “ancillary” storage facilities, one in the UK, one in Europe and one in the US earlier this year. This latest facility closure is part of wider plans to significantly reduce how many products Asos stocks, as it scales back its “infinite aisle” of clo

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Dyson unveils exciting new Harrods window installation in time for the festive season

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dyson’s Blue Blush range has officially launched in Harrods in time for the gifting season. Arguably the world’s most luxe and glamourous department store, Dyson is proud to have recently unveiled its Harrods windows takeover with Dyson’s latest Blue Blush theme colourway running through it.

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The War to Woo and Retain Residents: Key Findings from Parcel Pending’s 2023 Resident Survey Report

Parcel Pending

While “must-have” amenities are often discussed and debated, key findings from a 2023 survey by the National Business Research Institute (NBRI) are clear: one of residents’ most valuable amenities is package security. Mass adoption of online shopping and home delivery has created resident expectation for on-demand package access and a sizeable package management challenge for properties.

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MOMO debuts Kombucha’s Gut Health Gift Hamper

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Struggling to buy the perfect gift for health-conscious besties, teachers and siblings? Or perhaps you just want to load up on some wholesome and delicious produce for the festive season. MOMO’s gut health gift set will make you everyone’s best friend this Christmas and help counteract some of that festive overindulgence.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Is it Worth Hiring Event Staff for a Trade Show? Pros and Cons 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

The hustle and bustle of the trade show floor could be exciting and equally stressful. The question posed is, do you need extra staff to help mitigate that unrelenting stress? The truth is that trade shows are the cornerstone of many professional industries, offering businesses a platform to showcase their products and services to a particular target audience.

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M&S Food donates one million fresh and healthy meals to families in new partnership with FareShare

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today (Wednesday 1 November) Marks & Spencer has announced a new partnership with FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting food insecurity and waste. Working with one of its biggest fresh food suppliers, 2 Sisters Food Group, M&S will donate one million freshly prepared, nutritious ready meals from its ‘Eat Well’ range in the eight week

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How to Get Feedback on Your Product Idea

Retail Bound

You’ve got a new product idea and you’re excited to get started. But before you start manufacturing or marketing your product, it’s important to get feedback from experts in the field. Feedback can help you fine-tune your product idea, ensure that it’s feasible, and even help you come up with new ideas. But how do you go about getting feedback?

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Outdoor clothing retail group set for effortless ascent to success after joining Brightpearl

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rapidly-scaling retail group Wisdom and Effort, which is part of the Ellis Brigham Group and operates alongside Outsiders Store, has chosen Brightpearl by Sage to automate, streamline and simplify its complex operations.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio